Glancing between the door and the state of himself, Runyu does briefly consider asking to be let down, but when Xichen makes no move to set him down he bites down briefly on his lip, then opens the door with nothing more than a gesture of his hand. Once they are inside, he closes it with another gesture, then smiles softly the mortal's way.

"...I believe I am well enough to stand on my own feet, but I confess I have not minded this closeness."